Author -
Angus Konstam
Illustrator -
Angus McBride
The swashbuckling English sea captains of the Elizabethan era were a particular breed of adventurer, combining maritime and military skill with a seemingly insatiable appetite for Spanish treasure. Angus Konstam describes these characters, including such well-known sea dogs as Francis Drake, Walter Raleigh, John Hawkins and Martin Frobisher. For about 40 years they fought a private war with the Spanish, and while their success in defeating the Spanish Armada is well known, this book will also cover their exploits in the New World.
Contents
- Introduction
- The Elizabethan Sea Dogs
- The Spanish Main and its Defences
- The Elizabethan Art of War
- The Sea Dogs in Action
- The Ships of the Sea Dogs
- Bibliography
- Commentary on the Colour Artwork
- Index
